Thursday, October 2, 2008

PEAS MASALA


INGREDIENTS :
1 cup peas
2 large onions
2 tomatoes
2 red chillies
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 potato
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 spoon lemon juice
cilantro leaves for garnishing
oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds , urad dal .
salt for taste.

METHOD :

* Soak the peas overnight and boil ,and keep it aside
* Boil , mash the potatoes and keep it aside
* Grind 1 onion , 1 tomato , red chillies , garlic, fennel seeds , coriander seeds till smooth paste
* Finely chop the remaining onion and tomato and keep it aside .
* Heat oil in a kadai , add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
* Fry the urad dal till brown.
* Add the finely chopped onion , salt and fry till transparent
* Add the tomatoes , trumeric powder , garam masala and cook till done .
* Add the grinded mixture and let it cook .
* Now add the boiled peas and let it cook for 5 minutes.
* Finally add the potatoes and stir well , let it cook for 5 more minutes.
* Switch off the stove and add lemon juice according to taste .
* Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti /rice.

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